Christ First

Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"I Am a Child of God" by Elder Donald L. Hallstrom "Here on earth, we identify ourselves in many different ways, including our place of birth, our nationality, and our language. Some even identify themselves by their occupation or their hobby. These earthly identities are not wrong unless they supersede or interfere with our eternal identity—that of being a son or a daughter of God.""What Voices Will You Listen To?" by Sister Michelle D. Craig "The truth is, there are times when each of us struggles to break free of the figurative layers of plaster or leg braces that are holding us back and keeping our beautiful spirits and inner strength from shining through. What do we do in those moments? Do we listen to the voices that tell us we’re ugly or no good or we can’t measure up?""Promptings of the Spirit" by Gary E. Stevenson "Many of you start your day by standing in front of a mirror. Tomorrow, this week, this year, always, pause as you look at yourself in the mirror. Think to yourself, or say aloud if you like, “Wow, look at me! I am awesome! I am a child of God! He knows me! He loves me! I am gifted..."

Alma 37:6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"Our Father's Glorious Plan" by Weatherford T. Clayton : "Even in our moments of deepest grief, in the moments when time stands still and life seems so unfair, we can find comfort in our Savior because He suffered as well."Doctrine & Covenants 4:3 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;Article of Faith 1:9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

2 Nephi 4:17 Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am! Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities.

Psalm 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

"Converted unto the Lord" Elder David A . Bednar, October 2012

“Alleluia” Tabernacle Choir“Safety for the Soul” Jeffrey R. HollandAlma 7:11-13Romans 8:31-32

"Body Ritual among the Nacirema" by Horace Miner from American Anthropologist"A Little Learning" by Alexander Pope"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates"Stand Forever" by Lawrence Corbridge - BYU Speeches"Come, Join with Us" by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Therefore, please, first doubt your doubts, before you doubt your faith."A Prayer for the Children" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland In this Church there is an enormous amount of room—and scriptural commandment—for studying and learning, for comparing and considering, for discussion and awaiting further revelation. We all learn “line upon line, precept upon precept,”3 with the goal being authentic religious faith informing genuine Christlike living."Abide in Me" by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland When we join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we board the Good Ship Zion and sail with her wherever she goes until she comes into that millennial port. We stay in the boat, through squalls and stills, through storms and sunburn, because that is the only way to the promised land.

Alma 32:21 And now as I said concerning faith— faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.Moroni 10:14 And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits;He Believes in You · Gabrielle Mckeon (EFY 2017 The Way to Become)The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ "...The Book of Mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as well as in days of old."

"Everything i've learned about Christ has only brought me peace and happiness, and I don't want to give that up."-Kammi Barrett